21" front wheel conversion question
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Road Warrior
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21" front wheel conversion question
What changes and/or modifications will I need to make in order to change my front wheel from 16" to 21"?
Stock rear wheel is 16" and last year I replaced the fork internals with Progressive MonoTubes. I'd like to keep the stock fender.
What is the maximum safe size rear tire width I can go with, stock is a 90 if memory serves me correct.
Stock rear wheel is 16" and last year I replaced the fork internals with Progressive MonoTubes. I'd like to keep the stock fender.
What is the maximum safe size rear tire width I can go with, stock is a 90 if memory serves me correct.
Road Master
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From: Junction City, KS
What changes and/or modifications will I need to make in order to change my front wheel from 16" to 21"? Stock rear wheel is 16" and last year I replaced the fork internals with Progressive MonoTubes. I'd like to keep the stock fender. What is the maximum safe size rear tire width I can go with, stock is a 90 if memory serves me correct.
Road Master
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From: Junction City, KS
Also want to add..... The front now tracks like its on rails! A little sluggish in tight turns, but feels very confident on the road...... One of the better handling investments I've made..... Not to mention it looks sick as F@$K!
Road Master
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From: Junction City, KS
Absolutely....... I couldn't find what model/year your bike was. I've seen kits that have a pair of tabs to raise the fender. I'm assuming since you have a 16" front, you may have to do just that. I'm sure it wouldn't be too much, and easy to install.
Road Warrior
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I believe you have to oval out the rear minuting holes of the fender and raise the rear of the fender up so it doesn't rub.... Love the look of a 21 up front although seems like 21's are a thing of the past as most are going much bigger....
Road Warrior
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I was thinking of putting a 21" front wheel on my '13 SG. Don't you have to change the brake disc and caliper? The bikes that I have seen like this also only have one disk on the front instead of two. Aren't there a lot of changes when changing the wheel?
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Road Master
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Nope! Just sent you a PM with some details........ I have twin front rotors, and it fit right under the stock fender, no problems WHATSOEVER!
Mine is also a 2013 Street Glide
Mine is also a 2013 Street Glide
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What changes and/or modifications will I need to make in order to change my front wheel from 16" to 21"?
Stock rear wheel is 16" and last year I replaced the fork internals with Progressive MonoTubes. I'd like to keep the stock fender.
What is the maximum safe size rear tire width I can go with, stock is a 90 if memory serves me correct.
Stock rear wheel is 16" and last year I replaced the fork internals with Progressive MonoTubes. I'd like to keep the stock fender.
What is the maximum safe size rear tire width I can go with, stock is a 90 if memory serves me correct.
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No, but most wheels have a matching disc that can be purchased.